BT Adittional line on same cable ?

[kk3960]

I need to install another land line into my domestic property. Can anyone tell me if BT will / can use the same cable from the pole as I know this has a couple of spare conductors? This would prevent a new cable being installed which would entail running it on top of my skirting board to the new outlet location adjacent the existing.

Alternatively does anyone know if i can get another line via my existing BT broadband line such as a VOIP connection or similar which BT used to do but sadly do no longer?

Thanks

 

[Lectrician]

You could sign up for VoIP from many suppliers, and most will be able to provide you with a choice of 'local' phone number for service. Google "SIP TRUNKS".

BT will usually be able to install a second phone socket adjacent your first on a completely seperate line. It is in BT's interest (and the engineers) if they can install this without having to install further cabling!

 

[kk3960]

Thanks ill look into the SIP TRUNKS, would still like to hear from a BT installer on the cable front.

Thanks

 

[SimonH2]

Modern "drop wire" is typically 2 pairs with some strength members. If this is what's present, then yes, they will use it - as said, it saves them work.
Internally, it's common to have 3 pair cabling to extensions, and ahain you can use a pair for the second line (typically the green pair isn't used, even if it's been connected at the sockets.

 

[kk3960]

That's great many thanks for the info.